Group exercise program to improve balance in people with knee osteoarthritis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study investigates the impact of a 12-week group exercise program on balance in individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will attend two visits at the School of Kinesiology, where they will complete questionnaires and a balance test. Over the course of the study, participants will engage in exercise classes twice a week, focusing on flexibility, strength, and coordination, with options to adjust intensity based on individual fitness levels. The program can be completed in person or at home, making it accessible for participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, diagnosed from a physician or meeting the American College of Rheumatology Clinical Classification Criteria for Osteoarthritis of the knee
* Pass the Get Active Questionnaire to ensure that they are safe to begin an exercise program

Exclusion Criteria:

i) severe knee trauma, knee surgery, or intraarticular knee joint injections in the previous six months ii) active synovitis iii) concurrent neurological (i.e. Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's dementia, or polyneuropathy), endocrine (i.e., diabetes mellitus) and/or vestibular disorders which may affect balance iv) chronic disease that may put them at risk during the exercise classes (i.e., history of heart failure, stroke, chronic obstructive lung disease) v) uncorrected visual impairment which may affect balance vi) an inflammatory rheumatic disease (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and chronic reactive arthritis)

Where it's running

• University of the Fraser Valley
  Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• University of the Fraser Valley
  Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gillian Hatfield, PhD — University of the Fraser Valley
• Study coordinator: Gillian Hatfield, PhD
• Email: gillian.hatfield@ufv.ca
• Phone: 1 604-504-7441

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.